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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 264.15 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 264.15 and 114.15 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 264.15 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/264.15 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 264.15 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 30,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152.72/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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